Questions and Answers

Dennis:

The SeaLife Photo/Video LED Light is that better than the SL961 Digital Pro Flash? or is there advantages the flash has that the Led light doesnt?

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello Dennis, if you are doing more video and still pictures, then you are going to order the strobe. If all you are doing is video then you are going to want the video light. With the video light every time you take a still pic it will turn off the light. If you have any other questions please feel free to give us a call at 1.800.347.2822.

Curt:

Can you take rapid multiple photos if holding the trigger down? (5-8 frames per second)

Bob(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

No. It will only fire as fast as the camera can recycle. This will change with battery power levels and the number of information already on your memory card.

Curt:

Thanks for your two previous answers. I just have a couple more to ask.
1. I noticed that the DC1400 with external flash attachment does not show an internal flash. Is that a cap over the flash while the external is mounted?
2. With the external video light attached, does the internal flash work to take good pictures.
I want to use the camera above water more than I do diving. I only get to dive the good waters once a year and I get to visit my grandkids many times during the year. I want to be able to shoot good still pictures and video then as well as below water when I dive. Most of the pictures below water will be still shots.
Which would be my best choice at this time, knowing that I may add the other light next year. (Flash this year, video light next year or vise versa)

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello Curt, yes with the flash link adaptor installed on the camera it will cover the internal flash. So that when the internal flash go off it sends it to the flash so the strobe know when you are taking a picture and makes the strobe go off. As for attaching the video light when you take a still picture it send a signal to turn the video light off. If you would like to place an order or have any other questions please feel free to give us a call at 1.800.347.2822.

Curt:

You said that when taking a still picture the light turns off. Is this before or after you take the picture?

Bob(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

The LED Video light has a flash sensing feature that automatically dims the light as it senses the flash from the strobe so as to not wash out your pictures.

JACKIE:

HELP!HELP! I NEED A CAMERA ASAP. WHICH IS BETTER WITH THE SEALIFE DC 1400 THE DIGITAL PRO FLASH OR THE LED VIDEO LIGHT? IS EITHER EVEN NEEDED? IVE ONLY MESSED AROUND WITH OTHER DIVERS CAMERAS BUT I WANT MY OWN.

Bob(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Neither is better than the other, but rather are used for different functions. Use the Digital Pro Flash for still photography and the LED Video Light if you are mostly shooting video. Neither are necessary to use the camera, but both will improve your photography or video quality when used.

Felix:

Can the video light be used effectively for still pictures too? And, if so, what are distance limitations?

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello Felix, the video light does not make a good still picture strobe. If you are looking to take stills you need the digital strobe. With the video light taking stills the video light is designed to turn off when you take a still picture. So you do not get a lot of back scatter in your shot.

Tim:

Can one use the video light to take still pictures? What I mean is it has a cancallation feature so it will not dim for stills. If one covered up the flash from the camera would it provide sufficient light for stills? I find using the built in flash inadequate because of backscatter. I was hoping to be able to just have one external light for less bulkiness. Still I do more stills than video so would it be better to have both flash and video light? Planning to upgrade my old sea life camera/flash set (DC 600).

Joe:

would like to purchase the DC1400 Video Pro Set from YOU! however I have a 10% discount coupon from Seavenger.com...would you honer it?

Bob(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Our price matching policy only allows us to match an advertised price or quote.

cheryl:

Does the waterproof camera housing come in other colors other than Black? If so what colors and does scuba.com carry them?

Bob(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

The Sealife DC1400 comes in black. There is a limited edtion run of Pink trimmed cameras in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October of 2012

Tim:

So if I understand this correctly, the video light turns off for still pictures and it then just uses the built in flash?? But can you use the video mode without the video light? I am assuming not so if you wanted to do both one would need both flashes is that correct? Also being unfamiliar with videos, how much memory (card space) does say a 1 minute stream of video take up? How much video could one take on say an 8 gig card?

Bob(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

The video light has a cut-out sensor that dims the light when it senses a strobe or flash firing so as to not wash our your photos. You CAN shoot video without any light at all if conditions allow or you so choose. This camera is designed to function perfectly without either light if the user so chooses. On an average setting a user can expect approximately 45 minutes of video per GB of space on their memory card.

Gail:

Do you ship to Canada and what are the rates.

Bob(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

We do ship to Canada. Rates are based on the total amount on the order and can be seen, prior to purchase, by entering the information into a shopping cart and hitting the "update" button prior to finalizing the order.

Customized Light Modes – Select between 8 different light mode settings:Flash Cancellation ON or OFF: Light dims for 2 seconds when detecting external flash.Light Power Levels: Single power (100%) or 3 power (100%→50%→25%) or 3 power plus signal (100%→50%→25%→Blinking→SOS)Power Overdrive: Increase light power to 600 lumens for 2 minute.

Coiled safety lanyard so you don’t lose the light when it’s disconnected from its arm.

Sealife is helping scuba divers improve their underwater photography by offering the Sealife DC1400 14.0 Megapixel Pro Kits. These kits, offering either the Sealife Digital Pro Flash or the Sealife L.E.D. Video Light are complete packages for the diver looking to take the next step in honing their underwater photo or video skills.

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Other important features include the Super Macro Auto Focus that allows the diver to focus all the way down to 1”/2.5cm and 25x Zoom. With the large 3” /7.62cm LCD screen and optical image stabilization and up to 26 different pre-set scene modes, the diver will be able to see exactly what they are shooting and be assured that it will appear the same in the image. Powered by a rechargeable, 700mAh Lithium battery designed to last up to 2 hours/200+ pictures, the camera has enough power to last through an average 2 tank dive. Travelling divers will be excited to learn that all these features are packed into a camera and housing set that weighs in at 17.7 ounces/504 grams.

Next in the package Sealife includes the SL961 Digital Pro Flash and Flashlink OR the SL980 L.E.D. Video Light. The Digital Pro Flash was designed specifically for underwater digital photography. The strobe is designed for any level of user, offering variable power adjustments allowing the manual fine tuning of the flash power or a new Auto Mode setting that adjusts the brightness of the flash automatically to give the diver the perfect exposure of their shot. The Sealife L.E.D. Video Light has been designed as an affordable, multi-purpose light with a primary function of offering bright, color correct lighting for underwater video using the latest in L.E.D. technology. Whether your main focus is Digital Still photography or Underwater Video, these lights will aid with color correction and illumination of underwater subjects.

The Pro Kit is completed with the inclusion of USB and Video cables for downloading your images or video, a long-life 700 mAh lithium ion battery and charger, a care kit, wrist lanyard and carry pouch for the camera. It all fits conveniently into the padded, soft carry case included as a final touch. Sealife’s DC1400 Elite Kits are the perfect choice for any beginner through advanced underwater photographer and will have you shooting like a "pro" in no time and for years to come.